blanched almonds

Marzipan Yule Logs

"For an extra-special treat at Christmastime, I shape these little candies using homemade almond paste. The chocolate-coated logs have cute cherry and pecan decorations." —Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado

Horchata

"In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on...


Santa’s Coming Cookie Puzzle

This clever confection is easy to make with store-bought cookie dough and is entirely edible to boot! Blanched almonds make...


Grilled Vegetables with Romesco Sauce

The variety of grilled vegetables of different colours in this recipe, served Italian-style with a romesco sauce, makes for a...